Preparing well for a doctor’s appointment can ensure a person gets the most out of their time with the doctor and covers everything necessary, including questions and concerns. A person can feel more ...

Having relevant information to hand and making lists of any questions can make booking a first doctor’s appointment easier. It is important to see a doctor for any health concerns as soon as possible.

Last year, while on a business trip, internist Shaman Singh, M.D., developed red bumps on both feet. The 44-year-old initially chalked it up to bug bites, but when the rash spread up his legs and the ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – If you’ve tried to get a doctor appointment this winter, you may have been told it will take weeks, and even months, to get the help you need. Health experts say ...

After he accepted an appointment 10 months down the road, “he and his wife were just beside themselves,” she recalls. “He had a tremendous need, and the academic center was just like, ‘Yeah, sorry, ...

It’s easy to feel helpless when you need to see a doctor but can’t get in for weeks or months (or longer!). But there are steps you can take to potentially speed up the process. Here, tips and ...

If you miss a doctor's appointment these days, you could get hit with a "no-show" fee of up to $100 — or more. Here is what experts say about the fairness of such charges, and how to avoid them. If ...

If you need medical care but can’t schedule a timely appointment, consider finding a telehealth appointment, seeing another professional at your doctor’s practice, or visiting a walk-in or urgent care ...

In the United States’ health care system, you can spend weeks or months anticipating a doctor‘s appointment, plus a few minutes or hours in the waiting room when the day comes. In contrast, your ...